Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 292, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 December 1915 — Page 3

then away OTI XHfiS ‘Sj^eSTS^St^A k*«‘tk« We wishall our customers a Merry Christmas. It will be a Merry Christmas for you if you come and inspect andbuy a present for someone at our store, for we have one of the largest assortment of useful presents at the lowest prices that we have ever shown. We have made a special effort to have just the things you wish and we believe you will be more than pleased with our selections. Shop early and get the first choice, there are only 12 more shopping days left before Christmas, come in and select some presents and we will lay thei«u away for you until called for. GET THE HABIT—SHOP EARLY FOR CHRISTMAS.

f Ladies’ Xmas Suits, Goats, Furs Ladies’, misses’and children’s coats, specially priced for Xmas trade. Furs all fresh from the Annrs Fur post. Furs are*among the most useful and most appreciated presents that you can buy for mother, sister, daughter, wife or sweetheart, and we have a nice assortment, all good styles and every grade of fur, and all specially priced, for a careful Xmas buying public. Let us show you. CHILDREN’S COATS LADIES AND CHILDREN’S „„ ir . , . . #oor COATS $2.45 bearskin at $2.25 x All SIO.OO coate at $ 8.95 $4.45 fur fabrics at $3.95 All $12.50 coats at $10.95 $4.95 corduroy at $4.45 ... * ir ' nA . . All $15.00 coats at $12.95 $6 corduroy and velvets at $5.00 All $16.50 coats at .... .$14.45 $6.95 velours at $6.00 All SIB.OO coats at $15.95 $7.50 corduroys at $6.95 All $20.00 coats at $17.95 $8.50 corduroys at $7.60 All $22.50 coats at $19.95 You can pay a small deposit All $25.00 coats at $21.95 and we will lay away any gar- Come early and get first meat you may choose. choice.

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

Emb. Turkish towels, each ....' 50c Emb. Turkish towels, asst, patterns 98c Emb. pillow slips, pair 50c Emb. pillow slips, pair 98c Emb. huck towels, asst, patterns, each 35c Colored end Turkish towels, each 35c Colored end Turkish towels, each . 50c Fancy huck towels, each 50c Fancy satin damask towels, each 75c Ladies’ leather hand bags $5.00 to 50c Ladies’ silk petticoats $2.95 to $5.00 Shirt waists, all sizes and styles $3.50 to sy)o Woolknap bed blankets, extra size ..$2.95 to $2.45 All wool bed blankets, extra size .... .$7.50 to $4.45

Don’t Forget Our Little Paris Shop of Merite Jewelry

Dress Gloves' Cuff Buttons and Leather Purses Fur Caps Dress Shirts Mackinaw Coats Umbrellas Traveling Bags and Tie Clasps and and , Wool Shirts Dress Pants Dress Scarfs Auto Gloves Knit Caps Dress Sox and Bill Books Dress Hats Arm Bands and and and Collars and Ties Supporters Smoking Jackets Baih Robes Suspenders Belts Pins Kid Mitts

A nice or cap a present that is always appreciated by anyone and we can show you one of the most , I complete lines in the city as we carry a complete assort- . ment in all colors and styles. In caps we have the plain ones, the fancies, the plush and a igood assortment of furs. Also a good assortment of children's and hoys’ hats and caps. Give them a look. Child's grey or blue chinchilla Rah Rah hats, each 50c Child's fancy velour Rah Rah hats, each • • • • 50c 'Boys’ felt hats, telescope or plain shape, each .50c Boys’ felt hats, telescope or plain shape, each.. .$1.50 and SI.OO Child’s wool caps, inside fur tabs, each * 25c Boys’ wool novelty caps, inside fur tabs 50c (Men’s corduroy caps, inside and outside tabs 50c Men’s wool novelty caps, inside fur tabs • 50c Men’s judge shape wool caps, fur tabs- |l-00 Men’s judge shape wool caps, outside tabs .SI.OO Men’s yacht shape wool caps, fur tabs $1.50 and SI.OO Men’s U. S. A. work hats that hold shape .50c Men’s telescope and new shape crusher dress hats in all the new colors • .$3.00 to SI.OO We always have a good line of the John B.Stetm>n dress hats in stock in three grades $5.00, $4.00 and s3^so OUR LITTLE PARIS SHOP OF MERITE GUARANTEED JEWELRY CONTAINS ALL THE NEW, UP-TO-DATE ARTICLES OF XMAS JEWELRY. IT IS A PLEASURE FOR US TO SHOW IT. ‘

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Colored end Turkish towels, each 65c Fancy huck towels, each 25c Fancy satin damask towelfc, each 25c' Fancy emb. trimmed aprons from... .98c to 26c Fancy satin damask towels, each 50c Ladies’ fancy neckwear, all styles.. .$1.50 to 25c Hull umbrellas, detachable handles $1.50 to $6.00 Dainty lace caps, ass’t $1.50 to 50c Ladies’ kid gloves, all colors $1.50 and SI.OO Ladies’ kid mittens, pair 60c Fancy linen handkerchiefs from SI.OO to 19c Fancy hair ribbons, special, yd 29c Infant’s wool knit sacques $1.50 to 60c Infant’s wool knit’ bootees, pair 50c to 15c Infant's wool knit caps, each 60c to 25c

Christmas Candies i. Our Christmas candies, from the lowest to the highest priced, are all absolutely pure. Special prices made to school teachers and. Sunday school, classes. We will have the largest stock this Xmas it has ever been our pleasure to show you,, and our prices are absolutely the lowest pure candies can be retailed for. Give us a chance to figure on your purchase—we can and will save you money on any amount you may wish to purchase. We will have our candies on display so you can make your selections in the shortest possible time. Bulk or boxed goods at your pleasure. A chance to show you is all we ask. Suit Cases, Trunks The-cleanest line -of suit cases and trunks in the city for Xmas buyers. Imitation leather rsuit. cases, each SI.OO Matting :suifc cases, ail sizes . $2.95 to $1.25 Genuine leather suit cases from $2.50 up Traveling bags, all sizes, from $1.50 up Steamer trunks, extra well stayed, some with straps, extra bound:corners $5.00 up Regular trunks, in all sizes and styles, the best money will buy, priced-from ..$8.90 up

Xmas House Slippers and Shoes i We have made a special effort to have a very complete line of up-to-date comfort slippers and we know we can please you, all colors, all styles. Be sure and see them c before you buy. We gladly show them. Ladies’ or men’s all felt slippers, all sizes, per pair * 60c , # l Child's red felt slippers, white collar trimmed, comfy sole, sizes 5 to 10, pair 60c Misses’ red felt slippers, white collar trimmed, comfy sole, sizes 11 to 2, pa<r 60c Ladies’ black felt slipper, plain, low heel, leather sole, pair SI.OO Ladies’ tan, blue or brown comfy sole slipper, braid and ponpon trimmed, pair SI.OO Ladies’ blue felt ribbon trimmed comfy sole slippers, pair $1.26 Ladies’ catawba color felt slipper, fringe trimmed, comfy sole, pair $1.25 Ladies’ buff color felt slipper, ribbon trimmed, comfy sole, pair .$1.50 Ladies’ purple color felt slipper, white collar, ribbon trimmed, comfy sole, pair $1.60 Men’s felt ijullifiers with cushion heel, comfy sole, sizes 6 to 11, pair SI.OO Men’s velvet emb. slippers, patent leather back, leather sole, pair 75c Men’s all leather nullifier, low leather heel, leather sole, pair ..$1.60 A Men’s tan or black Everett slippers, inlaid leather trimmed, pair $1.60 Ladies’, misses’, children’s, boys' and men’s dress shoes in all leathers and styles, button or lace, just the kind you want for Xmas presents. Let us show you.

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Men’s and Boys’ Xmas Suits • and Overcoats As there is nothing that makes a nicer Xmas gift than a suit or overcoat, we have specially priced our entire line for Xmas trade. Men’s all wool novelty suit $lO, Xmas price. .$8.76 Men’s all wool novelty and serge suit $12.50, Xmas price $9.75 Men’s all wool novelty and serge suit $15.00 Xmas price $12.50 Men’s all wool novelty and serge suit $16.60, f Xmas price „ $14.76 “ Men’s all wool novelty and serge suit SIB.OO, Xmas price $16.95 Boys’ wool suits in all the new novelty patterns, all sizes, $2.98, $3.50, $3.98, $5.00, $6.00, $7.50 Boys’ all wool blue serge suits, all sizes, $5, $6, $7.50 Boys’ wool novelty overcoats, 6 to 17 yrs. $3 to SB.OO Men’s all wool overcoats, extra heavy lined, all sizes, different colors, our leader SIO.OO Men’s silk plush lined overcoat, $22.60 value, for $17.75 Men’s satin lined overcoat S2O value, for ...$1&60 A cub bear fur overcoat, $25 value, for $19.75 Men’s Russian calf and Galloway fur coats at the very lowest prices for Xmas buyers. Call and see them.

Xmas Sweaters One of the most popular garments for winter wear for children, ladies and men is wool knit sweater coats. We have purchased a special lot for Xmas presents. Let Us Show You This Complete Line. Child’s blue knit sweater coat, wool, each 50c Child's grey or red sweater coat, wool, each 75c Child’s white or white with blue and red stripes, each $1.50-SI.OO Soys’ school sweater coats, each 50c Men’s work sweaters large collars, each 50c Boys’ grey or red sweaters, large collars SI.OO Boys' jerseys, absolutely all wool, each $1.50 Men’s Jerseys, extra heavy, all colors ... $3.00, $1.50 Misses’ sweater coats, all styles $2.50 to SI.OO Men’s V neck sweaters, extra heavy $4.00 and $3.50 Boys’ Jumbo knit shawl collar sweaters $3.00 Ladies’ extra heavy sweaters, shawl collar $3.50 Ladies’ Jumbo knit sweaters, extra full $5.00 Men’s Jumbo or shaker knit sweater coats, large shawl , collars, all sizes .SB.OO to $5.00 Xmas Table Linens Do not miss seeing our display of Xmas linens. Purchased , especially for Xmas buyers and now on display for your inspection. Absolutely pure linen fabrics. Extra large size patterns, each $9.00 to $2.75 Napkins to match above patterns, dozen $5.00 to $2.50